China's normal economic, trade
and energy cooperation with all countries -- including Russia -- is justified, legitimate
and beyond reproach, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing after the United States pressured the G7
and the NATO countries to impose additional tariffs on China for its imports of Russian oil.
"The actions of the United States are typical of unilateral bullying
and economic coercion. Such actions seriously undermine international economic
and trade rules,
and threaten the security
and stability of global industrial
and supply chains. It has been proved that coercion is unwelcome
and cannot solve problems," Lin said.
Noting that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent
and clear, Lin said dialogue
and negotiation are the only feasible way to resolve it. China has maintained an objective position on the crisis
and continually promoted peace talks since its outbreak.
China firmly opposes the excessive, illegal unilateral sanctions
and long-arm jurisdiction imposed on China, Lin stressed.
"If China's legitimate rights
and interests are infringed upon, it will take resolute countermeasures
and firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security
and development interests," he added.
Editor:Evan
